Brett Aviation - Dream Flight School



Dream Aviation, Inc.

STANDARD

OPERATING

PROCEDURES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction

About Dream Aviation, Inc

Purpose of Manual

1.3 Responsibilities and Revisions

2. Departmental Responsibilities

2.1 Administration

2.1.1 President/Manager

2.1.2 Assistant Manager/Administrative Assistant

2.2 Flight Department

2.2.1 Chief Flight Instructor

2.2.2 Flight Instructors

2.3 Maintenance

2.3.1 Technicians

3. Safety Program

3.1 Purpose

3.2 Philosophy

3.3 Reporting Accidents and Incidents

3.4 Reporting Hazardous Events and Observed Behaviors

4. Scheduling

4.1 No Show Policy

4.2 Aircraft Return

Policy for CFI Lateness

5. Ramp Operations

5.1 General

5.2 Starting Procedures

5.3 Seatbelt Use

5.4 Passenger Briefing

5.5 Taxiing Guidelines

Parking

Ground Operation Restrictions

6. Local Procedures

6.1 General

6.2 Weather Minimums

6.3 Traffic Patterns

6.4 Practice Areas

6.5 Touch and Go Landings

6.6 Class B Operations and Requirements

6.7 Radio Communications

6.8 Check In / Check Out Procedures

7. Pre / Post Flight Operations

7.1 General

7.2 Pilot’s “I’M SAFE” Check List

7.3 Equipment

7.4 Aircraft Preflight

7.5 Pre / Post Flight Briefings

8. Night Operations

8.1 General

8.2 Night Solo Operations

9. Cross Country Operations

9.1 General

9.2 Restrictions

9.3 Cross Country Flight Planning

9.4 Fuel Requirements for Cross Country Flights

9.5 Dispatching Cross Country Flights

9.6 Cross Country Departure and Enroute Operations

9.7 Fueling Enroute

9.8 Local Fueling Procedures / Special Fueling Requests

9.9 Charges Reimbursed

9.10 Arrivals

10. Maintenance

10.1 Aircraft Care

10.2 Aircraft Discrepancies

10.3 Operation with Inoperative Instruments and / or Equipment

10.4 Inspections and Scheduled Maintenance

11. Emergency Operations

11.1 General

11.2 Deteriorating Weather

11.2.1 General

11.2.2 VFR Flights

11.2.3 IFR Flights

11.3 Medical Emergencies

11.4 Airsickness

11.5 Lost Communications Procedure

11.6 Fires

11.7 Lost Procedures

11.8 Accident or Incident Notification Procedure

12. Restrictions and Limitations

12.1 General

12.2 Carriage of Firearms

12.3 Alcohol and Drug Restrictions

12.4 General Flight Restrictions

12.5 Weather Restrictions

12.6 Thunderstorm Policy

12.7 Spin Restrictions

12.8 Single-Engine Aircraft Restrictions

12.9 Multi-Engine Aircraft Restrictions

12.10 Uncontrolled Airport Restrictions

12.11 Controlled Airport Restrictions

12.12 Dual Instruction

12.13 Primary Student Operations

12.14 Instrument Training Operations

12.14.1 General

12.14.2 Simulated Emergencies

12.14.3 Basic Attitude Instrument Maneuvers

12.14.4 Unusual Attitude Maneuvers

12.14.5 Instrument Approaches

12.15 Flight / Duty Time Restrictions

12.16 Endorsements

13. School Policy

13.1 Acceptable Behavior

13.2 Company Morale

13.3 Illness

13.4 Harassment

13.5 Smoking

1. Introduction

1.1 About Us

Dream Aviation, Inc, d.b.a. Dream Flight School was established at Carroll County Airport in Westminster, MD in August of 2011. We aim to provide excellent flight training where the student comes first. We want to teach in a way that the student feels comfortable and always knows his/her current status and progress towards his/her goals. We have established a comprehensive training syllabus as well as strict standards that will aid students in achieving their goals more quickly and cost effectively.

Dream Flight School offers a pilot shop stocked to fulfill pilots' and students' various needs, from aviation charts and headsets, to training materials and books. We provide this service so that our customers can gain access to the aviation supplies they need more quickly and cheaply than having to go elsewhere. We strive to keep our costs as low as possible on these materials and we guarantee we will always have lower prices than the major online aviation store, “Sporty's Pilot Shop”.

After students have completed training, we strive to provide clean, well-maintained, airworthy aircraft for rent. We want pilots to be able to enjoy their new pilot certificates and privileges safely and as cost effectively as possible. We want to not only provide flight training, but also serve our customers' need for high quality aircraft, whether it be for a long cross country weekend trip with the family, a business trip, or a fun scenic flight with friends.

1.2 Purpose of Manual

The Dream Flight School regulations and procedures under this document are designed to ensure safe, orderly, and efficient operation. Each person connected with this operation is expected to fully comply with both the attitude and intent of these directives. It is recognized that all possible situations cannot be foreseen; therefore, unusual situations will be evaluated in light of the known circumstances and the judgment displayed by the persons involved.

1.3 Responsibilities and Revisions

This revision of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) supersedes all previous editions. Additionally, students, pilots and staff members are responsible to incorporate changes into their SOP’s as they are made available. A current copy of the SOP will always be available online.

Students, pilots and staff members of Dream Flight School are required to comply with the regulations, policies, and procedures contained within this manual as well as the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR’s). Failure to comply with any of the above may result in disciplinary action including dismissal from training and/or employment.

Throughout the remainder of this manual, the term “student pilot” refers to a pilot who has not yet attained the Private Pilot’s Certificate; the term “student” refers to anyone participating in a course of training at Dream Flight School; the term “pilot” refers to students, instructors, staff, and anyone else piloting a Dream Flight School aircraft.

2. Departmental Responsibilities

2.1 Administration

2.1.1 President / Manager

The duties of the President encompass all aspects of the smooth operation of Dream Aviation, Inc. Specifically, implementing and revising policies and procedures, strategic planning activities, managing school staff, coordinating compliance issues and requirements with various monitoring agencies, and developing, administering and revising information systems throughout the organization. The manager is also responsible for the efficient operation of the aircraft fleet, in addition to maintaining the general upkeep of all facilities, building security, and telecommunication systems.

2.1.2 Assistant Manager / Administrative Assistant

The assistant manager is responsible for efficient operation of the aircraft fleet and the flight school when the manager is not available. In addition, the assistant manager/administrative assistant is responsible for answering and returning phone calls and email messages to the flight school as well as maintaining all pilot documents and records. All customer questions and comments shall be the responsibility of the assistant manager to direct to the appropriate personnel.

2.2 Flight Department

2.2.1 Chief Flight Instructor

The Chief Flight Instructor is responsible for ensuring the quality of training in all areas of instructing and instructing staff. The Chief Flight Instructor has all the responsibilities of a flight instructor with the following additional responsibilities:

Point of contact for certifying training records, stage-checks, and check-rides.

Acting as a resource and example to other flight instructors on staff

Assisting in the writing and updating of all training syllabi for flight and ground instruction.

Point of contact for FAA communications and air traffic control issues.

Flight Instructors

Flight instructors (CFI's) are responsible for conducting all flight instruction and ground briefings in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations, Dream Flight School policy and syllabus. Flight Instructors shall instruct students in a classroom setting, conduct training flights, determine student proficiency, report on student progress and develop new teaching methods. They are responsible for training students in subjects such as aircraft systems, operating procedures, handling emergencies, problem analysis, aircraft navigation, radio operation and aerodynamics.

2.3 Maintenance

2.3.1 Technicians

The Dream Flight School A&P Technicians ensure that the Dream Flight School fleet is maintained to a superior level that meets or exceeds FAA standards.

3. Safety Program

3.1 Purpose

The goal of Dream Flight School's Safety Program is to eliminate unsafe situations through superior training and education.

3.2 Philosophy

The philosophy of the safety program is to identify and eliminate unsafe situations in order to prevent injury or equipment damage.

Dream Flight School staff will collect safety related information and disseminate this data to all students, pilots, and staff members in an effort to educate and apply safety procedures in order to create a safe work and flight environment where safety is a way of thinking.

3.3 Reporting Accidents and Incidents

Accidents or accidental damage to Dream Flight School’s property, aircraft or otherwise, must be reported to Dream Flight School’s management staff or representative as soon as possible.

3.4 Reporting Hazardous Events or Observed Behaviors

In the interest of safety, all staff and students are responsible for reporting any hazardous events or observed unsafe behaviors to management.

4. Scheduling

4.1 No Show Policy

A $25.00 No Show fee may be charged to a student if he or she fails to arrive for a scheduled flight without prior contact to Dream Flight School, or if tardiness beyond 15 minutes is a recurrent problem.

4.2 Aircraft Return

Students and Instructors are expected to do everything in their power to safely return at the scheduled time. If possible, students and instructors should try to contact Dream Flight School if a known delay is encountered.

4.3 Policy for CFI Lateness

Should a CFI arrive 15 minutes late for an appointment or a flight, the following actions will take place:

On the first time arriving late, the CFI will receive a verbal warning.

On the second time arriving late, the CFI will receive a written warning.

For all occasions after the second time being late, the CFI will receive disciplinary action without pay and this is considered grounds for termination.

5. Ramp Operations

5.1 General

This section contains safety policies and practices for Dream Flight School for preventing accidents / incidents during ramp operation. Ramp operations may range from one or two aircraft to high traffic flow. Extreme alertness is required to maintain safety. Ramp operations include refueling trucks, mechanics and pedestrians as well as aircraft operations. Personnel should remain clear of the ramp when not performing specific duties. Engine run-up procedures shall be completed prior to each flight and only in designated run-up areas.

5.2 Starting Procedures

All flights are to be preceded by a thorough pre-flight using a checklist as per the Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH). The POH and the accompanying checklists are to be followed diligently before, and while starting the engine. A Dream Flight School CFI must be on-site during the pre-flight if the student has yet to complete his or her first solo.

5.3 Seatbelt Use

Seatbelt and shoulder harness use is mandatory for all pilots and passengers during engine start, aircraft taxi, take-off, and landing operations. The regulatory requirement is per FAR 91.107; refer to this regulation for a more specific explanation of seatbelt use.

5.4 Passenger Briefing

Dream Flight School requires that all passengers receive a complete passenger briefing in accordance with FAR 91.107(a)(1). Passengers must be briefed on smoking, location and use of emergency exits and fire extinguishers, storage of personal items, and sterile cockpit procedures.

5.5 Taxiing Guidelines

Aircraft will be taxied only by Dream Flight School students, renters, instructors, mechanics, or other authorized persons from Dream Flight School. Aircraft will not be taxied into, or out of, any hangar. A test of the aircraft’s brakes will be conducted before departing from the parking area. Taxi operations will be conducted at a speed that the area permits. Use of the brakes should be kept to a minimum. Crosswind control inputs are to be utilized at all times in which wind is present. No aircraft shall be taxied in winds in excess of 30 Knots (sustained or gusts).

Parking

Aircraft must remain on the center-line of the taxiway unless obstacles prohibit this,or while parking. No one may exit the aircraft until all engines have been completely shut down and the propeller has stopped moving. Be sure the aircraft is in an appropriate parking area, the control lock is installed, the windows and vents are closed, and the seatbelts are organized. All aircraft will be tied-down securely after each flight with tie-downs provided.

5.7 Ground Operation Restrictions

All personal automobiles shall be parked in designated parking areas only. Do not park next to the office or tie-down area.

Beacon light switches shall be left in the “on” position after shut-down. This is done for safety reasons and will signify (from a distance) that the master switch may have been left on. Remember to double check that the Master Switch is OFF prior to exiting the aircraft.

All pilots are required to report any known damage to the aircraft caused by their fault or the fault of others.

The pilot-in-command will be held responsible for all damage caused by negligence, such as T-hangar or taxiing incidents.

No student pilots are to pull aircraft out or push aircraft into hangar without the instructor being present.

Anyone leaving the master switch on, which drains the battery, will incur a $20 fee.

6. Local Procedures

6.1 General

This section contains policies and procedures for operations within the local area of Carroll County Airport. The term “local area” is defined as the designated practice areas and the traffic pattern at DMW. Student pilots must have the express permission of their CFI prior to flying outside the practice areas.

6.2 Weather Minimums

Weather minimums for VFR flights:

Student solo pilots must have 2000’ ceiling and 5 miles visibility or better in order to conduct traffic pattern operations at DMW Airport.

Student solo pilots must have 4000’ ceiling and 5 miles visibility or better in order to conduct operations outside of DMW Airport.

Students will not fly above broken or overcast layers of clouds.

No student solo pilots are to conduct operations in winds in excess of 12 knots sustained or a crosswind factor of more than 8 knots.

No student solo pilots are to conduct operations in winds that include a gust factor.

No aircraft shall be taxied or flown in winds in excess of 30 knots (sustained or gusts) without the approval of the Dream Flight School Administration.

6.3 Traffic Patterns

All traffic patterns must conform to any Airport Facility Directory (AFD) requirements for that specific airport.

All traffic patterns must be flown in accordance with the Airman’s Information Manual (AIM) Section 3 at uncontrolled airports.

Aircraft will not make any turns less than 400’AGL at controlled airports unless otherwise advised by ATC.

Traffic patterns must be flown at a distance that will allow the pilot to land on the runway in the event of an engine failure.

Traffic patterns for single engine aircraft will be flown at 1000’ AGL and multi-engine aircraft at 1000’ AGL unless otherwise required in the AFD.

No pilot may waive a wake turbulence delay assigned by ATC.

No intersection departures either solo or with a Dream Flight School CFI.

6.4 Practice Areas

The practice areas will be described and outlined by the student’s instructor along with limitations in these areas. These limitations are to be considered written law and cannot be changed in any manner by anyone other than that student’s instructor. This also includes solo pattern work and cross country flights. Note that these practice areas have altitude restrictions and other airspace hazards depicted on a current VFR sectional chart for this area. The use of another airport for take-off and landing is prohibited unless it is a cross-country flight with written authorization from that student’s instructor or in an emergency situation. Prior to each solo flight, students will inform an authorized instructor of their intended route of flight.

6.5 Touch and Go Landings

Student pilot solo “touch and go” practice is not allowed until authorized by that student pilot’s instructor.

6.6 Class B Operations and Requirements

Student pilots must have received training, instructor logbook endorsement, and ATC clearance prior to entering Class B airspace. During all operations in Class B airspace, all student pilots are encouraged to have in their possession a current Terminal Area Chart depicting that Class B airspace. A copy of any endorsements made by the instructor must be kept in the student’s training record.

Student pilots are not permitted to enter any Class B airspace without the above requirements being met. Private pilots and higher should become very familiar with any Class B intended for use, prior to entering. The regulatory requirements for Class B operations are found in FAR 91.131.

6.7 Radio Communications

Proper radio procedure is essential to maintaining a safe and orderly flow of air traffic. All pilots are expected to know and practice radio communication requirements detailed in the FAR / AIM. Specific requirements for differing airspace are found in FAR part 91.

6.8 Check In / Out Procedures

Pilots are expected to arrive at Dream Flight School on time and ready to begin the day's lesson. The keys are dispatched from the front desk at which time the front desk staff may ask for current copies of the pilot’s license, medical, and/or logbook endorsements, which the pilot must have on his/her person. The pilot is responsible for verifying that the starting hobbs and tach time listed in the aircraft binders match the actual starting hobbs and tach in the aircraft BEFORE DEPARTURE. Discrepancies should be brought to the dispatcher’s attention at that time. Credit cannot be given for missing hobbs or tach hours once the aircraft has been started. At the completion of the flight, the student will be issued a receipt.

7. Pre / Post Flight Operations

7.1 General

A major component of maintaining a high level of safety in aviation is through pre/post flight operations. Pilots must make themselves aware of all available information pertaining to each flight per FAR 91.103.

7.2 Pilots “I’M SAFE” Checklist

The acronym “I’M SAFE” is recommended by the FAA as a guideline to check your readiness for flight.

Illness

Medication

Stress

Alcohol

1 Fatigue

Emotion

7.3 Equipment

Pilots must have all appropriate equipment and documentation pertaining to each flight. It is the pilot’s responsibility to ensure that all needed items are on his or her person and readily accessible. The following list pertains to all pilots:

Pilot certificate, medical certificate, logbook (for student pilots), a Government issued photo ID.

A working headset.

Current charts, as required for flight.

All equipment required for cross-country flight, if appropriate

A functional flashlight for all night flights

7.4 Aircraft Preflight

All flights will begin only after a thorough preflight inspection. Aircraft must be inspected per the POH along with applicable FAR’s. During the preflight inspection, take time to note any damage, abnormal tire wear, or paperwork discrepancies, and report them to Dream Flight School Administration prior to flight.

7.5 Pre / Post Flight Briefings

Prior to each dual flight, stage check, or student pilot solo, the student will be briefed on which maneuvers will be performed during that flight. The preflight briefing must include the objective, description, and completion standards of each flight maneuver. After each dual flight or stage check, the instructor will brief the student on his or her performance during each maneuver, ensuring that the student fully understands his or her strengths, weaknesses, points of possible improvement, and completion standards.

8. Night Operations

8.1 General

With night flight operations, pilots must prepare themselves thoroughly with preflight planning and equipment requirements. Safety is the first and foremost concern in night operations.

All external lighting must be operational and illuminated during night operations.

No pilot will make night takeoffs or landings without the landing light illuminated unless accompanied by a Dream Flight School CFI.

Unusual attitude recovery will not be practiced at night unless accompanied by a Dream Flight School CFI.

Slow flight and stalls practice will not be permitted unless accompanied by a Dream Flight School CFI.

Each pilot will have a working flashlight on all night flights.

8.2 Night Solo Operations

No student solo activity will be conducted after sunset.

9. Cross-Country Operations

9.1 General

This section contains policy and procedures that all Dream Flight School’s students must adhere to prior, during, and after cross country flights.

9.2 Restrictions

Dream Flight School’s aircraft are not authorized to be flown outside the boundaries of the Continental United States or more than 500NM from DMW without expressed permission from Dream Flight School.

9.3 Cross-Country Flight Planning

All student pilot cross–country flights must have a complete review of the navigation log by that pilot’s CFI. The dispatcher will not issue flight authorization without this endorsement. The flight instructor must review for the following:

The cross-country flight meets the syllabus objectives.

The student understands the requirements of the flight and all required route and communication procedures.

The pilot has in his/her possession appropriate and current charts.

The navigation log is complete and accurate.

The navigation log has a sketch of all airports intended for use.

The pilot must have in his/her possession all required pilot certificates, logbooks and endorsements.

9.4 Fuel Requirements For Cross-Country Flights

-Refer to FAR 91.151

Each aircraft must be able to make it to its point of intended landing and 30 minutes (daytime) or 45 minutes (nighttime) at normal cruise beyond.

If an alternate is required for IFR, then the reserves must get you to your destination, to the alternate, and 45 minutes at cruise beyond.

*Do not rely on the fuel gauges of your aircraft. Gauges may be inaccurate at times.

9.5 Dispatching Cross Country Flights

Prior to an aircraft being dispatched for cross-country, it is the pilot’s responsibility to ensure that at no time will any inspection be over-flown during the flight.

9.6 Cross-country Departure and Enroute Operations

Pilots must be aware of their location at all times and are responsible to obtain ATC clearance prior to entering controlled airspace as required by the FAR’s.

9.7 Fueling Enroute

If a pilot requires fuel and/or oil at locations outside of DMW, he/she must purchase the services and submit the receipts to Dream Flight School for reimbursement. Keep all fuel receipts. At the completion of the cross-country, pilots will give the original fuel receipts to Dream Flight School Administration.

9.8 Local Fueling Procedures / Special Fueling Requests

Any pilot who requires fuel to be at any level other than topped off, must make a request to Dream Flight School front desk as early as possible before scheduled departure. Every effort will be made to accommodate these requests. Due to scheduling conflicts and other factors, these requests may not be able to be performed.

9.9 Charges Reimbursed

Dream Flight School will reimburse the pilot for fuel and oil (as indicated in the previous section). Should repairs be required to the aircraft while at another airport, the pilot must have received prior permission from the Dream Flight School Manager to complete the repairs in order to be reimbursed.

The following is a non-inclusive list of the types of charges that are non-reimbursable by Dream Flight School:

Hangar / Tie-down charges.

Rental car / taxi expense

Hotel expense

Landing fees

9.10 Arrivals

Upon arrival at the destination airport, the PIC will ensure that the flight plan has been closed. Pilots will recheck their fuel calculations for accuracy and completeness. All student pilots must notify their flight instructors of their arrival at their final destination.

10. Maintenance

10.1 Aircraft Care

Dream Flight School takes pride in the appearance and quality of its fleet. As such, we expect our pilots to help keep the interiors clean and free of trash. At the completion of each flight, please remove all paper and trash and dispose of it in a trash receptacle. Please refrain from bringing open-top beverages in the aircraft (e.g., coffee cups without lids, etc.) as they may spill.

After each flight, the pilot should also secure the aircraft, buckle the seat belts, close the windows and vents and lock the doors. Any cosmetic or cleanliness issues should be reported to dispatch as soon as possible.

Pilots may not clean aircraft windows with anything other than a soft cloth and the provided window cleaner located in the aircraft.

10.2 Aircraft Discrepancies

Any and all defects noted before, during or after a flight must be reported immediately. Inside of each aircraft binder is a “squawk sheet”. This sheet should be used to describe the discrepancy (in detail). Additionally, the status of any current discrepancy will be noted. An aircraft must not be flown with an open discrepancy. Non-airworthiness items may be deferred but only with the signature of the manager or maintenance technician.

10.3 Operations With Inoperative Instruments or Equipment

Aircraft may be flown with inoperative instruments or equipment under certain circumstances providing that they meet the requirements of FAR 91.213.

10.4 Inspections and Scheduled Maintenance

All Dream Flight School aircraft are maintained under strict FAA guidelines. Every effort will be made to ensure that schedule conflicts due to scheduled maintenance are held to a minimum.

11. Emergency Operations

11.1 General

The key to dealing with any emergency is prevention and thorough preparation through training and situational awareness. In the event of an emergency, notify Dream Flight School as soon as practical after taking proper corrective action. When an emergency arises, the first responsibility of the pilot is to fly the aircraft. The first moments of an emergency will have a large impact on the outcome.

Maintain control of the aircraft.

Analyze the situation and take prompt corrective action.

Land as soon as practical.

Always use every available resource of information to help in your situation. Often ATC, FSS, and other pilots can provide help and options that may have been overlooked.

11.2 Deteriorating Weather

Deteriorating weather can result in an emergency situation that could be prevented.

11.2.1 General

A pilot should never continue a flight into questionable conditions.

If the pilot feels unsure of his/her experience level in the known weather conditions, he/she must land or return to better weather conditions to avoid a possible emergency.

FSS or Flight Watch will provide in-flight weather briefings upon request.

11.2.2 VFR Flights

VFR pilots must maintain a constant knowledge of the changing weather factors during flight.

VFR pilots should never proceed into marginal weather.

If the weather begins to deteriorate during a VFR flight, the pilot must take immediate action. Each pilot must first remain calm and take proper action. A rule of thumb: AVIATE, NAVIGATE, and COMMUNICATE.

The pilot should concentrate on flying his/her aircraft.

“Lost” procedures should be memorized so that they can be used.

The pilot should advise ATC of the situation.

The pilot should think his/her options over and take action.

In the event that the pilot enters instrument conditions, he/she must declare an emergency if he/she is not an instrument rated pilot.

ATC will issue instructions to resolve the situation, but it is up to the pilot and his/her training to safely fly the aircraft.

11.2.3 IFR Flights

Inadvertent entry into bad weather on an instrument flight plan requires clear thought and proper immediate action just as during VFR flight.

The pilot should immediately solicit help from ATC.

Prevention and complete flight planning is the best defense.

IFR pilots must know and understand all weather factors pertaining to their route of flight.

11.3 Medical Emergencies

Any medical situation that may effect the safety of flight or interfere with the pilot’s ability to perform his or her duties must be recognized and addressed promptly. If such a situation arises prior to takeoff, the solution is very simple, abort the takeoff. If in flight such a situation is recognized, the PIC must make several decisions.

11.4 Airsickness

At some point in a pilot’s training his/her passengers may experience motion sickness. It is also not uncommon for new students themselves to experience this at some point during training. To help prevent motion sickness, students should be sure that they are in good health prior to flying. If at anytime a student should become airsick, he/she should notify his/her instructor immediately if on a dual flight. For dual or solo flight, actions that may alleviate airsickness include the following:

Open air vents.

Maintain a visual focus point outside and in the distance.

If needed, locate and use an airsickness bag.

All pilots must ensure that some kind of airsickness bag is in the aircraft. This is especially important when passengers who are not accustomed to flight are on board.

11.5 Accident or Incident Notification Procedure

If an accident or incident, forced landing or precautionary landing should occur, contact Dream Flight School by the fastest available means:

Call (443) 244-9218

When contact is made, ensure the following information is relayed:

Date and time of mishap.

Location of mishap.

Aircraft model and tail number.

Number of injuries.

Describe what has happened.

Pilot’s name or the name of the person making the report.

When the pilot returns to Dream Flight School, he/she must contact the Manager as soon as possible for an interview and to complete the accident/incident report.

12. Restrictions and Limitations

12.1 General

All pilots are expected to abide by the most current rules set forth by the FAA and the policies and procedures of Dream Flight School. The main objective is to provide a safe, effective, and orderly training environment. All pilots will conduct all flights in strict accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations.

12.2 Carriage of Firearms

The transporting or carrying of firearms, ammunition, or deadly weapons aboard Dream Flight School’s Aircraft at any time, for any reason, is strictly prohibited. The possession of such weapons is prohibited on the airport ramp, Dream Flight School facilities, and Dream Flight School sponsored functions.

12.3 Alcohol and Drug Restrictions

All FAR’s in the area of alcohol and/or illegal drug use will be strictly enforced by Dream Flight School. Pilots and staff members are prohibited from performing duties for a period of 8 hours after the intake of alcoholic beverages. Pilots must adhere to FAR’s under Part 91 with respect to over-the-counter medication at all times.

12.4 General Flight Restrictions

No careless or reckless operation of aircraft.

Aerobatic maneuvers or flight maneuvers not stated in the syllabus and not directly related to the clear objective of the lesson are prohibited.

All minimum safe altitudes will be enforced per FAR 91.119.

All pilots must perform clearing turns prior to flight maneuvers.

Simulated forced landings will terminate prior to 500 feet AGL unless in the traffic pattern of an airport. Student pilot solo emergency landing practice is prohibited.

No Dream Flight School Aircraft will be flown lower than 500 feet AGL except for takeoff, landing or declared emergency.

Except in an actual emergency, all landings must be conducted at approved airports.

Aircraft checklists must be complied with as directed in the POH.

Flight into known icing conditions is prohibited in Dream Flight School’s Aircraft.

The responsibility for the aircraft and equipment rests with the PIC. On instructional flights, the instructor is the PIC unless prior arrangements are made.

All pilots shall have in their possession a pilot certificate with appropriate ratings and a current medical certificate, or a valid student pilot medical certificate.

All pilots who have not previously flown Dream Flight School Aircraft will be given a flight check (for each aircraft to be flown) by a flight school CFI. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Any pilots not flying with Dream Flight School within the preceding ninety (90) days will be required to receive a recurrent checkout flight with a flight school Instructor.

Any flight scheduled after normal training hours will be dispatched in the after hours mailbox located outside the Dream Flight School office near the window and water hose. Keys and binders must be returned to back to the mailbox after each flight.

A minimum of 3 hours flight time may be charged for each 24 hour period of aircraft rental in which the aircraft is not available to Dream Flight School. regardless of hobbs time flown.

Dream Flight School reserves the right to cancel any flight, and/or reschedule any aircraft, if the student/renter has not arrived at Dream Flight School within ½ hour of the scheduled time period, and no prior notification has been given to Dream Flight School.

It is the responsibility of the student/renter to keep an updated Pilot Registration Card on file with Dream Flight School. Any new documents (medical, pilot certificate, driver’s license) shall be copied and updated in Dream Flight School’s records.

All payments are due at the end of each flight unless you hold a current account or prior arrangement has been made with Dream Flight School. Any outstanding balances or overdue accounts may be subject to an additional fee. Pilots will not be dispatched an airplane if account is negative.

Grass strip runways may only be used for landing if they are listed in the AFD.

The following pilots may fly Dream Flight School Aircraft:

Dream Flight School Flight Instructors.

Regularly enrolled students under instructor supervision.

Pilots employed by Dream Flight School for specific tasks.

Special students by authority of the Manager or his representative.

Mechanics with appropriate rating and current medical certificate who have been authorized by Dream Flight School.

Any renter pilot checked out by Dream Flight School and qualified to fly the appropriate aircraft who holds a valid pilot's certificate and current medical certificate.

12.5 Weather Restrictions

No aircraft shall be taxied or flown in winds in excess of 30 knots (sustained or gusts) without the approval of Dream Flight School Administration.

Student solo pilots must have 2000’ ceiling and 5 miles visibility or better in order to conduct pattern operations at MTN.

Student solo pilots must have 4000’ ceiling and 5 miles visibility or better in order to conduct operations outside of MTN.

No student solo pilots are to conduct operations in winds in excess of 12 knots sustained or a crosswind factor of more than 8 knots.

No student solo pilots are to conduct operations in winds that include a gust factor.

12.6 Thunderstorm Policy

Flight shall be planned to avoid thunderstorms by a minimum of 20NM. The PIC must use his/her best judgment to avoid flights near thunderstorms.

If on the ground:

Cancel or reschedule the flight.

Delay your departure until the weather has dissipated.

Securely tie down the aircraft.

Install the control lock(s).

Close all aircraft vents and windows.

If airborne:

Use appropriate diversion procedures to an airport not affected by the storm.

12.7 Spin Restrictions

At no time may student pilots practice spins solo.

Spins will only be practiced when accompanied by a Dream Flight School instructor.

Spins must be only practiced in aircraft approved for spins.

Spins will not be permitted on federal airways.

Spins must be recovered prior to 2000’ AGL.

12.8 Single Engine Aircraft Restrictions

No flight over water at a distance greater than can assure a safe glide back to the shore.

No simulated engine failure by any other means than retarding the throttle.

No flight above Vne, in the event of unintentional Vne, maintenance must be notified by aircraft discrepancy procedures before redispatch.

12.9 Multi-engine Aircraft Restrictions

Practice of simulated engine failure is prohibited on solo flights.

Pilots with actual engine roughness or failure must declare an emergency.

Minimum altitude for Vmc demonstration is 3000’ AGL.

Vmc will not be demonstrated with flaps extended.

No intentional single engine unusual attitude recovery practice.

Single engine go around will not be practiced.

12.10 Uncontrolled Airport Restrictions

All operations at uncontrolled airports will follow the guidelines in chapter 4 of the AIM.

12.11 Controlled Airport Restrictions

At all controlled airports, operations will follow the appropriate FAR’s and the AIM. Aircraft intending to remain in the pattern must make this request to ATC prior to entering the airspace.

12.12 Dual Instruction

All flight instruction given in Dream Flight School airplanes are to be conducted only by Dream Flight School employees.

12.13 Primary Student Operations

Dream Flight School students flying without a CFI are not allowed to carry passengers under any circumstances.

Solo students will not practice emergency approaches or forced landings.

Solo students will not practice aerobatic maneuvers.

Solo students will not practice “hood work”, unusual attitudes, full stalls or spins.

Solo students will not fly lower than 1,000’ AGL except for takeoff and landing.

Solo students will not fly outside the local practice areas except on cross-country flights with authorization from their instructor.

Solo students will not fly above overcast or broken layers of clouds.

No solo operations will be conducted without a current medical certificate, proper logbook endorsements, an approved aircraft checklist, and current sectional chart in the pilot's possession.

Prior to cross-country flights, solo students are required to leave a photo copy of their navigation log and flight plan on file with Dream Flight School.

All student solo cross-country flights are to be completed and aircraft back on the ground at DMW within one half hour prior to the official sunset.

No student solo activity will be conducted after sunset.

Solo students will not land on grass or dirt runways.

No intersection departures either with an instructor or solo.

12.14 Instrument Training Operations

12.14.1 General

All simulated instrument flights will have an appropriately rated instructor or safety pilot aboard the aircraft.

Compliance with FAR’s and alternate airport requirements is mandatory.

12.14.2 Simulated Emergencies

Simulated emergencies will not be practiced when in actual instrument flight.

12.14.3 Basic Attitude Instrument Maneuvers (BAI)

All BAI will be practiced in visual meteorological conditions.

Maneuvers must not be practiced above a ceiling during night operations.

All maneuvers must be recovered above 1500 feet AGL.

Unusual attitude practice will not exceed 60 degrees of bank angle or 30 degrees of nose pitch (up or down).

12.14.4 Unusual Attitude Maneuvers

Unusual attitudes must be recovered above 1500 feet AGL.

Students must not practice unusual attitude recoveries without an instructor.

Unusual attitude recovery practice is prohibited at night.

12.14.5 Instrument Approaches

All pilots are expected to adhere to all applicable FAR’s during practice or actual instrument approaches.

12.15 Flight/Duty Time Restrictions

Instructors are limited to 8 hours of flight time in a 24-hour period.

All flight instruction given in Dream Flight School’s airplanes is to be conducted only by Dream Flight School employees.

All flight instructors are to acquire all of the proper documentation for any pilot who is checked out in Dream Flight School aircraft as well as students who are starting with Dream Flight School prior to the first flight.

All flight instructors shall review and endorse their student’s flight plan and weather for the initial solo cross-country flight no more than 1 hour prior to the actual departure time.

All flight instructors are to remain at the airport through out the first half hour of their student’s checkride in case of any discrepancies.

If a student chooses to use an examiner other than who is available at DMW, the flight instructor will accompany the student and remain at the airport at which the checkride will be conducted until the completion of the checkride.

12.16 Endorsements

No instructor will endorse a student for a checkride more than one hour prior to the scheduled checkride start time.

No student pilot solo cross-country flights will be endorsed more than one hour prior to the departure time.

Students are not to be endorsed for solo limitations higher than that prescribed in the weather section of this SOP.

Students do not have to be endorsed for repeated solo cross-countries.

13. School Policy

13.1 Acceptable Behavior

Students at Dream Flight School are being taught to become professional pilots; as such, their behavior is expected to be appropriate. The following, while not limited to, includes violations of the school’s student conduct policy: destroying or damaging school property, engaging in unlawful or improper action, acting with disrespect toward a member of the school staff or another student, alcohol or drug abuse, non-compliance with FAR’s.

13.2 Company Morale

It is the duty of both staff members and students to keep the morale of Dream Flight School at a high level. Slandering of other students, members of Dream Flight School, or Dream Flight School itself, will result in termination of flight privileges or employment.

13.3 Illness

In case of illness, the student/renter needs to inform Dream Flight School as soon as possible before any scheduled activities, so measures can be taken to advise or reschedule the persons and aircraft concerned.

13.4 Harassment

Dream Flight School is committed to providing a quality working and learning environment for men and women of all ages, races, creeds, and ethnic origins. This goal is best achieved when the environment supports respect for the individual and academic freedom. Harassment on the basis of age, sex, race, creed or ethnic origin of any Dream Flight School staff member or student at Dream Flight School undermines the basic principles of the community and will not be tolerated.

13.5 Smoking

Smoking is not allowed in any aircraft, on the flight line or within 50 feet of any fuel or of any of the Dream Flight School facility unless in a designated smoking area.

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